‘The sleeping giant has awoken’: The legacy of the 2023 Women’s World Cup

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As the record-breaking 2023 Women’s World Cup ends, many see an exciting future – and many challenges – for the game.

Spain’s Jennifer Hermoso celebrates after winning the World Cup [Amanda Perobelli/Reuters]

By Alex Thomas Published On 21 Aug 202321 Aug 2023

Sydney, Australia – The success of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has led to some grand predictions about the future of women’s football – and perhaps the boldest is that it will eventually surpass the men’s game.

“I’ve always said this and people thought I’m crazy but I think women’s football will be bigger than men’s football”, former New Zealand captain Rebecca Smith told Al Jazeera.

It might look like a contentious claim but few know the game as well as Smith.

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